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enOrlando City 1-1 Chicago Fire: Home side held as Nocerino makes MLS bowOrlando City has started the season with back-to-back draws in the absence of injured Brazil international Kaka.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/orlando-city-1-1-chicago-fire-home-side-held-nocerino-makes-mls-bow
Orlando City played out a 1-1 draw at home to 10-man Chicago Fire as star recruit Antonio Nocerino made his debut in MLS on Friday.
Nocerino sat out Orlando's opening match of the season last week, introduced to the crowd at halftime following his arrival from Italian giant AC Milan.
The 30-year-old was in the starting lineup against the Fire at Orlando Citrus Bowl, playing a little over an hour.
Nocerino was in the thick of the action during a thrilling first half, which featured two goals and a red card, in Florida.
Cyle Larin opened the scoring after just four minutes, starring in the absence of injured Brazil international Kaka.
Larin, who netted in Orlando's dramatic 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake, received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and fired past goalkeeper Matt Lampson, after his initial shot was blocked.
Chicago was back on level terms just 10 minutes later, when speedster David Accam chased down a long ball and Sebastian Hines, leaving the defender in his wake before curling the ball beyond Joseph Bendik.
The Fire, however, were dealt a blow after Michael Harrington was sent off in the 32nd minute for a high boot.
But Orlando City was unable to make the most of the numerical advantage in the second half, though Larin did go close, having struck the post with 12 minutes remaining.
news_articleSat, 12 Mar 2016 02:36:31 +0000Anonymous543905 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comOrlando City 1 Chicago Fire 1: Hosts held as Nocerino makes MLS bowOrlando City have started their season with back-to-back draws in the absence of injured Brazil international Kaka.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/orlando-city-1-chicago-fire-1-hosts-held-nocerino-makes-mls-bow
Orlando City played out a 1-1 draw at home to 10-man Chicago Fire as star recruit Antonio Nocerino made his debut in MLS on Friday.
Nocerino sat out Orlando's opening match of the season last week, introduced to the crowd at half-time following his arrival from Italian giants AC Milan.
But the 30-year-old was in the starting line-up against the Fire at Orlando Citrus Bowl, playing a little over an hour.
And Nocerino was in the thick of the action during a thrilling first half, which featured two goals and a red card, in Florida.
Cyle Larin opened the scoring after just four minutes, starring in the absence of injured Brazil international Kaka.
Larin, who netted in Orlando's dramatic 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake, received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and fired past goalkeeper Matt Lampson, after his initial shot was blocked.
Chicago were back on level terms just 10 minutes later, when speedster David Accam chased down a long ball and Sebastian Hines, leaving the defender in his wake before curling the ball beyond Joseph Bendik.
The Fire, however, were dealt a blow after Michael Harrington was sent off in the 32nd minute for a high boot.
But Orlando City were unable to make the most of their numerical advantage in the second half, though Larin did go close, having struck the post with 12 minutes remaining.
news_articleSat, 12 Mar 2016 02:21:44 +0000Anonymous543920 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: Pressure on Galaxy stars to deliverLA Galaxy's stars must start justifying their hefty price tags, while MLS champions Portland Timbers are aiming to go back-to-back.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-pressure-galaxy-stars-deliver
The 2016 MLS campaign resumes with LA Galaxy's big-money recruits a year older and wiser, and boosted by the arrival of three more European acquisitions in the Western Conference.
Captain Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and Giovani dos Santos have been joined by Ashley Cole and Nigel de Jong, as well as Jelle Van Damme in Los Angeles, while key players Omar Gonzalez and Juninho have departed, after the Galaxy were eliminated in the knockout round of last season's MLS Cup.
Galaxy's preparations have not gone according to plan as they gear up for Sunday's showdown with Eastern Conference hopefuls DC United, crushed 4-0 by Santos Laguna in the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals second leg during the week.
"I think we're OK," said Keane. "Obviously you take away the Santos game and I certainly think that as a group everyone's ready now.
"Our season really starts now on Sunday, so we're ready as we can be.
"The pre-season has gone well and I think everybody is looking forward to the MLS season to start."
Former Liverpool skipper Gerrard, who has been surprised by the difficulty of the league, added: "It will take time. Especially for the European guys coming into a new environment, new players, new staff, new way of playing.
"That's why things in pre-season are never smooth. It's always up and down. We don't want to use that as an excuse; we want to get off to a flying start."
Standing in the way of the Galaxy are the likes of defending champions the Portland Timbers.
The Timbers claimed their maiden MLS Cup last season against Columbus Crew, and the two teams will renew their rivalry on Sunday in a rematch of the final, which the former won 2-1 in December.
Portland have been boosted by the contract extensions of Diego Chara and Darlington Nagbe, while the Crew will be hoping star striker Kei Kamara - joint-top goalscorer last season - can repeat his 2015 season.
New York City and Orlando City are set for their second seasons in MLS and hoping for better fortunes this time around, having missed the play-offs last term.
Led by new coach Patrick Vieira, star-studded New York City - boasting David Villa, Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard - open the season at Chicago Fire.
However, New York City are expected to start the campaign in the same way they did in 2015, without Lampard, who is struggling for fitness.
Orlando have former AC Milan and Juventus midfielder Antonio Nocerino in their squad but he will not play against Real Salt Lake, though they have Kaka.
Last season's Supporters' Shield winners New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC - led by reigning MVP Sebastian Giovinco - will clash in the curtain-raiser.
Montreal Impact will be without Didier Drogba - who scored 11 goals last season - for their trip to Vancouver Whitecaps as they nurse the former Ivory Coast captain's knee.
Seattle Sounders will rely heavily on Clint Dempsey after losing Obafemi Martins to the Chinese Super League last month, and their first test is at home to Sporting Kansas City.
FC Dallas entertain Philadelphia Union, Colorado Rapids are away to San Jose Earthquakes, while Houston Dynamo and New England Revolution will go head-to-head.
news_articleSat, 05 Mar 2016 06:22:19 +0000Anonymous540592 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comNocerino swaps Milan for OrlandoAntonio Nocerino will link up with former AC Milan midfielder Kaka at Orlando City.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/nocerino-swaps-milan-orlando
Orlando City have signed Italian midfielder Antonio Nocerino from AC Milan.
Nocerino's move to MLS was confirmed on Thursday, with Orlando City to send an undisclosed amount of targeted allocation money and general allocation money to DC United, who held a discovery claim on the 30-year-old.
Out of favour at San Siro - following just two Serie A appearances this term having spent the majority of the past two seasons on loan at West Ham, Torino and Parma - Nocerino will now link up with former Milan midfielder Kaka in Orlando.
"Nocerino is an energetic and hard-working box-to-box midfielder that can provide an immediate impact within the squad," said coach Adrian Heath.
"He has a tremendous amount of experience playing at the highest level and his ability to play numerous roles in the midfield will be an incredible asset for us this season. We’re looking forward to working with him."
Nocerino - a 15-time Italy international - arrives as Orlando City look to reach the play-offs for the first time, having missed out by just five points in their inaugural season.
Orlando founder and president Phil Rawlins added: "Antonio is a player that we really admire, who can be effective in a number of different positions, which gives us great depth.
"His vast experience in the Serie A will be invaluable for our team as we aim to make the MLS play-offs in 2016."news_articleFri, 19 Feb 2016 00:22:46 +0000Anonymous532562 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comAC Milan terminate Nocerino contractAntonio Nocerino is expected to join Orlando City after his contract with AC Milan was terminated by mutual consent on Monday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/ac-milan-terminate-nocerino-contract
AC Milan have confirmed that Antonio Nocerino has left the club as he draws closer to completing a move to Orlando City.
CEO Adriano Galliani confirmed on Monday that the 30-year-old's contract would be cancelled in order to allow him to move to MLS.
The Italy international's switch to Orlando is expected to be announced later on Tuesday after Milan confirmed his departure from San Siro.
"AC Milan communicates that it has today settled, by mutual agreement, the contract with Antonio Nocerino," read a club statement.
"The club wishes to thank Nocerino for the commitment, loyalty and professionalism he displayed in wearing the Milan shirt and defending the Rossoneri colours, and wishes him every success for the rest of his playing career."
Nocerino, who has made three appearances in all competitions this season, has spent time on loan with West Ham, Torino and Parma in the past two years after falling out of favour at Milan.
He will link up with former Milan team-mate Kaka at the Florida outfit.news_articleTue, 16 Feb 2016 10:20:46 +0000Anonymous520218 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comTorino agree loan deal for Milan's NocerinoAntonio Nocerino will once again spend time away from Milan on loan next season after Torino agreed a deal for the midfielder.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/torino-agree-loan-deal-milans-nocerino
The 29-year-old only returned toSan Siro at the end of last season having made 10 appearances for West Ham in the Premier League, and it may be some time before he pulls on the Milan shirt again.
With competition for places high in midfield,Nocerino has been deemed surplus to requirements by new head coach Filippo Inzaghi, and Torino have moved quickly to secure his signature.
His temporary move to Turin was confirmed on Torino's official website on Wednesday, although no details regarding the length of the loan were disclosed.
Nocerino has graduallyfallen out of favour at Milan since his move from Palermo in 2011.
He made 61 league appearances in two seasons but only made 11 last term, and now faces a second spell away from the club.
Torino finished seventh in Serie A last season and claimeda place in the UEFA Europa League after Parma were not granted a licence to compete in European competition.
news_articleWed, 02 Jul 2014 19:25:40 +0000Anonymous205369 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comNocerino eager to stay in EnglandAntonio Nocerino has spoken of his desire to remain in England, ideally by extending his stay at West Ham.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/nocerino-eager-stay-england
The midfielder joined the London club on loan from Milan in January, but has started only two games - one of which was against Arsenal in midweek - for Sam Allardyces side.
Despite his lack of opportunities at Upton Park, Nocerino has enjoyed his spell in England and the 29-year-old hopes to be plying his trade in the Premier League next season after accepting his career at San Siro is over.
He told Tuttosport: I dont want to burden anyone at Milan.
And I think I would like to stay in England and West Ham takes precedence over all other clubs.
Certainly, the Milan fans are ones Ill never forget, but I cant see myself going back.
Nocerino made 11 Serie A appearances for Milan this season before sealing a move to West Ham.
news_articleFri, 18 Apr 2014 16:29:06 +0000Anonymous156234 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comNocerino and Borriello eager to impressAntonio Nocerino and Marco Borriello have stated their determination to make an immediate impact for West Ham against Chelsea on Wednesday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/nocerino-and-borriello-eager-impress
The Italian international duo each completed loan moves to Upton Park for the remainder of the season on Saturday, Nocerino arriving from Milan and Borriello from Roma.
Both players could make their first appearances for Sam Allardyce's struggling side against title-chasing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Nocerino told West Ham's official website: "This is a very beautiful fixture. It's an emotional time for me, making my first appearance for the club and with Chelsea's reputation and how they play at home.
"This is a fantastic stadium in which to play my first game for the club and, once the whistle is blown, I will do everything I can to get the points for West Ham."
Borriello added: "I've come over to play and I feel ready to play now.
"If the coach wants me to play on Wednesday then I'll be ready."
news_articleWed, 29 Jan 2014 11:41:26 +0000Anonymous116095 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comWest Ham bring in Nocerino from MilanWest Ham have confirmed the loan signing of midfielder Antonio Nocerino from Milan until the end of the season.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/west-ham-bring-nocerino-milan
The 28-year-old made the switch to San Siro in August 2011, and was a mainstay in the side that reached the UEFA Champions League last season after a late resurgence.
However, the Italy international has struggled to maintain a regular spot in Milan's starting XI this term, starting on just seven occasions in Serie A.
That has led to a temporary move to Sam Allardyce's side, who are desperate to bring in reinforcements as they seek to escape the Premier League relegation zone.
The Upton Park outfit currently sit 18th in England's top flight, having picked up just four wins from 22 matches thus far.
Nocerino could be joined at the London club by another Italy international in the form of Marco Borriello.
The forward has been strongly touted with a move to West Ham and said his goodbyes to Roma supporters on social networking site Twitter on Friday.
West Ham also had a bid rejected for Leeds United forward Ross McCormack on Friday.
Nocerino started his career at Juventus, where he enjoyed loan spells at Genoa, Messina and Piacenza, before making a permanent move to Palermo in 2008.
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